Instead of taxing ‘holy cows’, govt to butcher milk consumers M Haris
ISLAMABAD: The PML-N-led coalition government has dropped a price bomb of over Rs250 billion on milk consumers by proposing an 18% general sales tax (GST)...
Soaring stocks, collapsing economy M Haris
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market is soaring and it just recently crossed a record high. This would normally be good news were it not for the...
Skilled workforce exodus increases by 119% M Haris
ISLAMABAD: In 2023, Pakistan experienced a dramatic 119% surge in the exodus of skilled professionals, driven by an economic crisis, widespread industrial shutdowns, and severe...
Govt reconsiders tax proposals due to high living costs M Haris
The government is re-evaluating its proposed income tax increases for salaried individuals and exporters, as well as the implementation of an 18% sales tax on...
New taxes threaten IT sector stability M Haris
ISLAMABAD: The fiscal year 2024-2025 budget imposes heavier income taxes on the skilled salaried class, potentially triggering a significant brain drain that could severely damage...